Redwoodmaterials Chemical Operator III at Redwood Materials responsible for safe operation of chemical processing systems in a continuous manufacturing environment. Monitor process conditions and take corrective actions to ensure safety and quality.
Responsibilities
Maintain an uncompromising commitment to personal, team, and process safety always.
Proactively identify unsafe conditions, at risk behaviors, and abnormal process conditions; immediately correct when safe to do so and escalate when conditions exceed authority or capability.
Follows all safety procedures, permits, and controls (including PPE, LOTO, and hazardous material handling) and actively reinforce safe behaviors within the team.
Clearly communicate safety concerns, near misses, and abnormal events during shift handovers and through proper reporting channels.
Operate, monitor, and control a continuously running production line using established procedures, standard work, and operating limits.
Use process data, instrumentation, and alarms (temperature, pressure, pH, flow, etc.) to make informed decisions and take timely corrective actions.
Recognize early indicators of process deviation or equipment degradation and respond before issues escalate.
Maintain strict adherence to process limits and specifications; do not bypass safeguards or procedures.
Execute startups, shutdowns, and transitions deliberately and in accordance with approved instructions.
Own assigned equipment and process areas, ensuring they are operated, inspected, and maintained in a stable and compliant condition.
Operate a wide range of chemical processing and material handling equipment, including but not limited to:
Holding tanks, utility manifolds, and bulk material conveyance systems
Qualification
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Required
Kilns, evaporators, and wastewater treatment systems
Perform routine field rounds, sampling, and basic troubleshooting activities.
Accurately document operating conditions, deviations, and actions taken.
Collect in process and finished product samples in accordance with procedures and verify results against expected parameters.
Communicate process status, risks, and issues clearly with Engineering, Maintenance, and Manufacturing teams.
Execute thorough, factual, and disciplined shift handovers to ensure continuity and shared understanding across shifts.
Support troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, and continuous improvement efforts when required.
Basic working knowledge of chemical plant operations and process equipment (6 months of experience preferred).
Demonstrated ability to follow procedures precisely while maintaining situational awareness and sound judgment.
Strong attention to detail with accurate documentation and record keeping habits.
Comfortable navigating complex HMIs (e.g., Ignition) to monitor, control, and troubleshooting processes.
Knowledge of hazardous materials handling; HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain certification.